Prompt Victoria >_ AI Conference
Thursday, November 20, 2025 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (PST)
Description
Agenda below, and registration now open!
VIATEC will be hosting Vancouver Island’s first significant AI Conference this fall! : The Prompt Victoria >_ AI Conference is a one-day event that will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Victoria Conference Centre in downtown Victoria. VIATEC is thrilled to bring together the local tech community to advance the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and showcase the power of data science. Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning and connections!
The Prompt Victoria AI Conference is proudly hosted by VIATEC, in partnership with the Victoria Data Society, AI4Enterprise and PlusROI Online Marketing, AND is a part of Victoria Tech Week, Nov 17-21!!
Advancing AI & Data on Vancouver Island
This conference is all about community and innovation. Our mission is to accelerate AI adoption in the Victoria and BC tech sector while building a strong network of local AI practitioners and data enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a tech leader exploring AI solutions, a developer or data scientist honing your skills, or an enthusiast curious about the latest trends, Prompt Victoria welcomes you.
We’ll share practical insights on applying AI in real-world projects, discuss the latest breakthroughs in generative AI, and celebrate the vibrant talent in our region’s growing tech community. It’s a friendly forum to learn, share ideas, and spark new collaborations in AI and data science.
What to Expect
The conference offers something for everyone in the AI and data community. Attendees can look forward to dynamic sessions on the latest in generative AI, hands-on workshops in data science, and plenty of opportunities to network. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with like-minded peers in a supportive, exciting atmosphere.
- Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from industry leaders and AI experts on cutting-edge topics in generative AI, machine learning, and data analytics. These high-impact talks on the main stage will inform and energize you.
- Community Networking: Connect with local entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and data professionals. There will be networking and great opportunities to build relationships and find collaborators in the Vancouver Island AI scene.
- Latest Innovations: Explore demos and discussions on how AI and data are transforming industries. We’ll showcase local AI projects and discuss trends like large language models, generative art, and ethical AI, all with a focus on how to apply these innovations in your work.
Cost
- General Pass: $119+gst
- VIATEC Members* and Victoria Data Society Members**: $89+gst
- *VIATEC Members: Contact tectoria@viatec.ca to receive the promo code!
- **VDS members: Contact conference@victoriadatasociety.ca to receive the promo code!
Agenda Outline
| MORNING | Welcome and Keynote: Dan Gunn, VIATEC |
| Block A | The Future of Work - Panel Moderator: Rob Cooper, PlusROI Online Marketing Panelists: Eric McLachlan - Revela Tamara Lechner - World Flourishing Organization Mike Leslie - Revela |
| AI for Non-Profits - Lightning Talk Steve Harris, AI4 Enterprise Julian Daly, Our Place Society Sarah Downey, Sarah Downey Consulting | |
| AI Hacks & Side Quests - Lightning Talk Nat Knight, Barnacle Systems Tariq Chatur, Anu Jolliffe, Victoria Data Society & Equifaira Partners Inc. | |
| Block B | Software Development Best Practices: Changes for an AI era John Oram, VeilStream Michael Anderson, IntLabs |
| Building Safe, Inclusive, and Effective AI in EduTech - Lightning Talk Tim Chipperfield, Thinkific Mandla Moyo, NoRedInk | |
| AFTERNOON | Lunch off site |
| Block C | A Whole of Society approach to addressing Cybercrime Chris Lynam, National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) |
| AI and Our Kids - Lightning Talk Tisha Becker, FrameBright Brandon Laur, The White Hatter | |
| Writing Authentically in Your Own Voice - Workshop Rob Cooper, PlusROI Online Marketing |
| Block D | Responsible AI: From Principles to Practice - Panel Moderator: Cynthia Lynam, Victoria Data Society & Prodago Panelists: Michael Harvey, Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC Matthew Van Heyst, Tecnet Elaheh Nouri, Tecnet Alistair Vigier, Caseway |
| The Imagination Age René Fournier, R2 Creative | |
| AI vs AI: When Cyber Attackers and Defenders Have Agents Brad Edwards, Palo Alto Networks | |
| Closing | What AI Really Thinks: Emergence of an Artificial Mind Loki Jorgensen, Circle Innovation |
Join us in making history at the first major AI conference on Vancouver Island. Register and spread the word – we can’t wait to see you at Prompt Victoria, where we’ll advance AI innovation together as a community!
The Prompt Victoria AI Conference is proudly hosted by VIATEC, in partnership with the Victoria Data Society, AI4Enterprise and PlusROI Online Marketing.
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to tessa@viatec.ca
Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
General Pass: $119+gst
VIATEC Members* and Victoria Data Society Members**: $89+gst
*VIATEC Members: Contact tectoria@viatec.ca to receive the promo code!
**VDS members: Contact conference@victoriadatasociety.ca to receive the promo code!